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US Drone Strike Kills al-Qaeda Commander in Eastern Yemen

by Jason Ditz | Jan 29, 2026

One of the early consequences of the Saudi invasion of Yemen was that the local affiliate, called al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), seized substantial territory in the south. AQAP is no longer seen as nearly so high profile, carrying out occasional attacks on...

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Yemeni al-Qaeda Commander Killed by Houthis in Maarib Fighting

by Jason Ditz | Mar 20, 2022

Yemeni al-Qaeda Commander Killed by Houthis in Maarib Fighting | AQAP forces were fighting against the Houthis

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US Drone Strike Kills Three al-Qaeda Suspects in South Yemen

by Jason Ditz | Nov 15, 2021

US Drone Strike Kills Three al-Qaeda Suspects in South Yemen | Two civilians injured, including a woman

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Two al-Qaeda Suspects Among Three Killed in Yemen Drone Strike

by Jason Ditz | Nov 14, 2021

Two al-Qaeda Suspects Among Three Killed in Yemen Drone Strike | No confirmation, but US suspected behind the attack

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Yemen al-Qaeda Kills 12 at Southern Checkpoint

by Jason Ditz | Mar 18, 2021

Yemen al-Qaeda Kills 12 at Southern Checkpoint | Attackers killed eight separatists, four civilians

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Regional al-Qaeda Hopes to Rebound From North Yemen Fighting

by Jason Ditz | Mar 16, 2021

Regional al-Qaeda Hopes to Rebound From North Yemen Fighting | AQAP looks to exploit power vacuum

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Claimed Arrested, Yemeni al-Qaeda Leader Appears in Video

by Jason Ditz | Feb 11, 2021

Claimed Arrested, Yemeni al-Qaeda Leader Appears in Video | Officials speculate it could be someone else

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Yemeni Officials Say al-Qaeda Killed Six Troops in Checkpoint Attack

by Jason Ditz | Dec 8, 2020

Yemeni Officials Say al-Qaeda Killed Six Troops in Checkpoint Attack | Monday incident was previously reported as targeting separatists

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Yemeni al-Qaeda Claims Early December Pensacola Shooting

by Jason Ditz | Feb 2, 2020

Yemeni al-Qaeda Claims Early December Pensacola Shooting | Trump retweets claim of AQAP leader being killed in strike

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Al-Qaeda Attacks South Yemen Military Base, Kills 19 Soldiers

by Jason Ditz | Aug 2, 2019

Al-Qaeda Attacks South Yemen Military Base, Kills 19 Soldiers | Gunmen stormed base, held the area for several hours

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